![]() ![]() The auctioneer reveals that this chandelier was involved in a famous disaster, connected to “the strange affair of the Phantom of the Opera, a mystery never fully explained.” He commands the auction assistants to turn on the power and light up the chandelier for all to see.Īct I sees us in 1881, with the cast of a new production, Hannibal, rehearsing. ![]() The next lot – Lot 666 – is an old chandelier, renovated with electrical wiring. He eyes it sadly, cryptically observing that it appears “exactly as she said”. ![]() Among the attendees is an aged Viscount Raoul de Chagny (Blake Bowden), who purchases Lot 665, a paper-mâché music box with a monkey figurine. The curtains are drawn and we open the show at the Paris Opéra House in 1919, which hosted an auction of old theatre memorabilia. Visually stunning and takes you back to the year 1881 in Paris with beautifully designed costumes and exceptional singing. The Joan Sutherland Theatre felt a little small, however, the power ballad musical makes its presence. The talented Australian cast is led by Josh Piterman in the coveted lead role of the Phantom while Amy Manford takes on the role of the ingénue Christine Daaé and Blake Bowden plays Raoul Vicomte de Chagny.įor the first time, The Phantom of the Opera has taken to the Sydney Opera House stage. The music is, incredible, and the 27-piece orchestra effortlessly narrated the operatic story with a 37-strong cast, making it one of the largest musical productions ever in Australia. The Phantom of the Opera will play a 9-week season at the globally renowned Sydney Opera House until 16 October before making its way to Arts Centre Melbourne from 30 October. The history-making Sydney season sees one of the most successful and much-loved musicals of all time make its debut at one of the world’s most iconic venues. The world’s most iconic and beloved musical has returned to Sydney and theatregoers should be mesmerised by this majestic and brilliant production.Ĭameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera is finally making its highly anticipated premiere at the Sydney Opera House. ![]()
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